10 Escudos 1932 – 1948

The 10 Escudos coin was part of the Estado Novo 1926-1974 series of Portugal. The coin was minted by the Casa da Moeda de Lisboa, Portugal between the years 1932 and 1948. The coin itself was made of 835/1000 Silver and had a reeded grained edge. This circular coin had a raised un-decorated rim. It weighed 12.5 grams, and had a diameter of 30mm. The known mintage of the 10 Escudos coin is 7,793,171

The front of the 10 $ coin features the Escutcheon (Shield Coat of Arms) on a metallic globe above value along the bottom.

The back of 10 Escudos coin features an Old sailing ship sailing to the left on the ocean above (year) 1932 – 1948. Microtext on the left can be found which features the coin designers name RAGOSO.GR. (right) J. OA SILVA. The legend of the coin features the state name REPUBLICA • PORTUGUESA.

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